Iranian Entity: Gchine Uranium Mine

Entity Name:
Gchine Uranium Mine
Also Known As:
Gachin Mine
Gachin Mines
Gchine Mine
Gachin Bandar Abbas Mine
Bandar Abbas Uranium Mine
Program:
Nuclear
Text:
Open pit uranium mine; overseen by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI - see separate entity record); mining operations started in July 2004, according to Iran; previously the site of facilities for the production of yellowcake uranium through percolation leaching; uranium reserves estimated to be 40 tons; uranium ore processed at the Bandar Abbas mill (see separate entity record).
Date Entered:
9/1/2011
Date Last Modified:
9/1/2011